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Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
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Suite, 1 King Bed
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 502-827
  • Place, Kimdaejoong Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 5-18 Memorial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, 1913 Songjeong Station Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

  • 190 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Gwangju

A stay at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG places you in the heart of Gwangju, a 2-minute drive from 5-18 Memorial Park and 6 minutes from 1913 Songjeong Station Market. .This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Yangdong Market and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

What's nearby

  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gwangju Art and Culture Center - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 13 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 10 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 14 min walk
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hourglass Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DIONYSOS - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪1960백선 청원모밀 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The May - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪일담 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG offers 203 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Sobe has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 203 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Hourglass Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gwangju? This hotel has 20172 square feet (1874 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Friday and Saturday.
Hourglass Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
La Place - This wine bar serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Dionysos Cafe&Bar - This café serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: KRW 38,500 for adults and KRW 19,250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dionysos Cafe&Bar
  • Hourglass Restaurant
  • La Place

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (20,172 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna is not available on the second Tuesday of every month.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 11 2025 to November 12 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 48400.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 38500 for adults and KRW 19250 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 48400.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Gwangju Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Gwangju
Holiday Inn Hotel Gwangju
Holiday Inn Gwangju Hotel

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sanrica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the staff and their response to any questions or concern I had. They were prompt, polite and very helpful. The hotel itself had amenities that were great for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bokyung

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwi Seok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extended stay was very comfortable

Staff are very professional and kind. Rooms are generally quiet. The cleaning crew does a great job. Everything you need is here. Restaurants and stores are a bit far away but walking/taxi/bus/subway are your options. I like walking so it was fine. There are some parks to exercise nearby too. Rooms/carpets are getting a little wear but overall an excellent hotel, I would stay here again.
Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast buffets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bonn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-star service. This staff should be very proud of themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myung

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel in Gwangju

It is clean and a good size hotel room. The location is very accessible to other institutions for meetings. The breakfast was excellent to taste a variety of international food selections. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumsuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wonjae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

NAM HEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAPTARSHI

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CHANG SEONG, MOORHEAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Gum

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIHONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUNSOO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Very clean and comfortable bed. Staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Namjae

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except bathroom. A bathroom is not clean. Water did not drain well and the cleaning is not perfect. I saw mold in showeroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIn, Seoul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024